Radio/Electronics Specialist (Division of Fire and Emergency Services)
Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on January 30, 2025
Radio/Electronics Specialist (Division of Fire and Emergency Services)
Job ID 5792
Location Fayette County
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
SALARY
The minimum salary is $22.994 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 517
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Tuesday February 18, 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to provide reliable and highly specialized service for all of the electronic needs associated with government radio systems used by the divisions within the Department of Public Safety.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree in a field related to the job
- Two (2) years of related experience
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Investigates, troubleshoots, repairs, programs and maintains emergency communications systems and associated electronic equipment
- Coordinates work with outside vendors for repairs
- Performs administrative duties to include maintaining records of repairs, reporting, attending meetings, and/or assisting in the budget preparation
- Ensures compliance with FCC, NFPA and DOT through installation, maintenance and testing of equipment
- Manages spare parts inventory
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- Valid Driver's License
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
- Routinely available for calls on weekends, holidays and during emergency situations. Required to be available for recall in the event of emergency
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Subject to a polygraph examination
- May be required to receive training on specific radio manufacturers
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
- Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-3-health-and-wellness-benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
- Direct deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507